The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 26,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI is 8.2 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1423
1765
1995
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1423 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4286
2578
4204
4286 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.91 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
155 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
11.75 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
